Meet The Founders

Southern Pearl Skincare was developed by a team of Medical Estheticians, Cosmetic Business Experts and a leading Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. 

Our team identified the need for a streamlined, effective clinical skincare system that could enhance client outcomes without guesswork, unnecessary products, and complicated regimens.

Southern Pearl Skincare strives to provide long lasting visible results with 100% customer satisfaction. Our team stays up to date on skincare science and innovation to bring the highest quality products to you.  

Abraham Marcadis, MD

Dr. Marcadis is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 35 years in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  He is a trusted name in the cosmetic industry and opened one of the first Medical Spas in conjunction with his private JCAHO accredited surgical facility. Early in his professional training, Dr. Marcadis recognized that high quality skincare is vitally important to looking your best and maintaining optimal surgical results. Dr. Marcadis worked closely with Southern Pearl's estheticians to design and perfect the Southern Pearl skincare line. He believes that the finest ingredients delivered in the fewest steps will keep patients engaged and will achieve beautiful healthy skin with lasting outcomes.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Marcadis 

As one of the founders of Southern Pearl Skincare, Betsy draws on her 20+ years of experience in the cosmetic industry. Her role as a Client Relations Specialist serves as a vital bridge between our Skincare Team and our valued professional clients. Betsy's husband, Dr. Abraham Marcadis opened a respected Cosmetic Surgery Center and MedSpa in Tampa, FL over 30 years ago. As his Client Relations Coordinator, Betsy's warm, friendly approach was a vital component of each patient's experience and she continues to bring that valuable element to the Southern Pearl team.

Megan Parry, RN, Licensed Medical Esthetician

As a Registered Nurse and Licensed Skin Care Specialist, Megan Parry dedicated her career to the field of Cosmetic Surgery. Megan has 20+ years of experience in performing medical grade skincare treatments as well as working as a surgical first assistant and PACU nurse in a successful Plastic Surgery practice. With a passion for skin health, Megan worked closely with cosmetic surgery patients to incorporate clinical skincare into their treatment plan. She saw first hand how incorporating medical grade skincare significantly improved patient outcomes, satisfaction and healing following facial plastic surgery. With a deep understanding of medical grade ingredients and the desires of the cosmetic patient, her experience and expertise helped in the development of the Southern Pearl Skincare product line. 

Lori Wittman, MA, Licensed Medical Esthetician

With a passion for skincare that spans nearly two decades, Lori has worked as an esthetician in a Plastic Surgery/Medspa transforming faces and lives of countless clients.  Her passion has always been to bring out the inner radiance and confidence in every individual client. Beyond her role as an esthetician, Lori always had the desire to develop an innovative line of clinical skincare products.  Drawing from her extensive experience, she recognized the need for personalized and effective solutions for various skin concerns.  Lori's dedication to quality and authenticity helped the Southern Pearl team meticulously craft a range of products that addresses the diverse needs of clients.  Beauty goes beyond the surface as it is also about nurturing self-esteem and empowering individuals to embrace their uniqueness. It is with this same desire that she is committed to helping customers have a rewarding experience with clinical skincare.